ceratopsian
nounUK /ˌsɛrəˈtɒpsiən/
US /ˌsɛrəˈtɑːpsiən/
A ceratopsian is a big dinosaur with horns and a bony frill on its head.
Triceratops is the most famous ceratopsian.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A member of the group Ceratopsia, plant-eating dinosaurs that lived in the Cretaceous period.
Scientists found a new ceratopsian in the rocks of Montana.
3. Relating to or belonging to the horned dinosaurs.
The museum's ceratopsian exhibit features several skulls.
4. Any of various dinosaurs characterized by a beak and a bony neck frill.
The ceratopsian used its frill to show off to other dinosaurs.